Ask Me This *
A Few modest words in my own behalf.
Ask Me
Ask me this: What do you want?
I’ll answer you thus: Peace and quiet.
Ask me this: What do you desire?
I’ll answer you thus: To go my own way.
Ask me this: What do you need?
I’ll answer you thus: The basic necessities.
Ask me this: Why do you sigh?
I’ll answer you thus: Because I grow weary.
Ask me this: Why do you smile?
I’ll answer you thus: Because I am content.
Ask me this: Why do you weep?
I’ll answer you thus: Because I am troubled.
Ask me this: Why do you pause?
I’ll answer you thus: Patience is a virtue.
Ask me this: How will it end?
I’ll answer you thus: With my final breath.
Ask me this: When will it end?
I’ll answer you thus: All in good time.
Ask me this: Why are you as you are?
I’ll answer you thus: Because I am so.
Ask me this: Is there no end?
I’ll answer you thus:
No.